Civil engineers use sophisticated technology and employ
computer-aided engineering during design, construction, project scheduling and
cost control project phases. They are creative problem solvers involved in
community development and the challenges of pollution, deteriorating
infrastructure, traffic congestion, energy needs, floods, earthquakes and urban
planning.

The civil engineering program at UAF began in 1922 and
graduated its first major in 1931. Many of the more than 800 men and women who
have graduated since then work in a wide range of positions all over Alaska.
More than 60 percent of Alaska’s professional engineers practice in civil
engineering. The program at UAF has been accredited since 1940 and is currently accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. All
engineering programs in the department give special attention to problems of
northern regions.

The civil engineering program educational objectives are:

Graduates will have a strong
fundamental scientific and technical knowledge base as well as strong critical
thinking skills.

Graduates
will apply their engineering skills to critically analyze and interpret data
and be proficient in engineering design accommodating the total project
environment.

Graduates
will be able to communicate with the technical, professional and broader
communities in written, verbal and visual formats, including interacting in
interdisciplinary contexts.

Graduates
will demonstrate high standards in ethical, legal and professional obligations
to protect human health, welfare and the environment.

Graduates
will be active in the professional civil engineering community, actively
contribute to the profession and pursue life-long learning.

Graduate students may enter one of two programs: the master
of civil engineering is for students whose goal is broad professional practice,
and the master of science degree is for those who favor an emphasis on research
and specialized study.

In addition to general civil engineering courses, the
department offers specialties in transportation, geotechnical, structures,
water resources, hydrology and environmental studies. These courses emphasize
principles of analysis, planning and engineering design in northern regions.

A master’s degree program can include courses in
environmental engineering, engineering management and other areas. An advanced
degree in environmental engineering administered within the civil engineering
department is available.

* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course
** Technical electives must include 3 credits in the field of environmental engineering or
transportation, 6 credits of CE, ENVE, ESM courses or approved technical
courses, and 3 credits of either ES 307 or ES 346. Students must earn a C grade or better in each technical electiAugust 3, 2007rds graduation. Graduate level courses must be approved by advisor and the students must be within two semesters of graduation and have at least a 3.0 GPA to take graduate level courses.
Note: The ability to use computers for normal class work is
expected in all engineering classes above the 100-level.